Construction Surveillance Technician, Full-Time

Amentum; Fort Meade, Northern (MD, KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Construction Surveillance Technician for a full-time, non-exempt role in the Ft. Meade, Maryland area.

The CST will monitor construction sites at government facilities, ensuring security controls and proper procedures are followed throughout project activities. Qualifications include a US citizenship, a minimum of three years in construction with multiple trades, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the construction industry with knowledge of two or more disciplines.
• Readable, spoken and written English fluency.
• Ability to complete written reports and forms.
• Provide excellent customer service skills.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph; TS/SCI with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic physical security per SCIF policies and ICS 705-1 standards.
• Surveil construction trades to safeguard security integrity of the building.
• Inspect and report unauthorized penetrations and clandestine devices.
• Coordinate with Government Site Security Manager on policies.
• Supplement site security controls and screen construction personnel per CSP.
• Inspect Protected Distribution System (PDS) and report anomalies.

Skills

Carpentry

Electricity

Plumbing

HVAC

Sheet Metal

Welding

Dry Wall

Masonry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Amentum is actively seeking candidates interested in a full-time non-exempt employee opportunity as Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) located in Ft. Meade, Maryland. This position provides construction surveillance services at selected Government facilities being constructed within the United States.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide basic physical security in accordance with Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) policies and Intelligence Community Standard (ICS) 705-1, -Physical and Technical Standards for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities).
• Conduct surveillance and understand the construction trades to closely monitor all construction activities and materials to ensure the security integrity of the building.
• Inspect, detect and report any unauthorized technical penetrations and thwart implanted clandestine technical collection devices.
• Work closely with the assigned Government Site Security Manager (SSM) to ensure all established security policies and procedures are followed.
• Supplement site security access controls implement screening and inspection procedures and monitor uncleared construction personnel in accordance with the Construction Security Plan (CSP).
• Conduct inspections of Protected Distribution System (PDS) and report any anomalies to the SSM.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the construction industry with knowledge of two or more of the following disciplines:
  • Carpentry (rough-in, finish)
  • Electricity
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Sheet Metal
  • Welding
  • Dry Wall
  • Masonry
• Knowledge of construction safety, construction project cycles, and common nomenclature of material/equipment.
• Read, speak and, understand English language fluently.
• Ability to complete written reports and forms.
• Provide excellent customer service skills.

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Clearance: Must possess an active Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph; TS/SCI with polygraph.

Physical Requirements: The Construction Surveillance Technician must have the ability to:

• Able to stand for 4 hours or longer per day.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions including extreme heat, extreme cold, humidity, and various other adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• This position may require lifting (up to 20 lbs.), standing, walking, siting, and bending throughout the workday.
• Must be able to walk across uneven surfaces, climb ladders, and able to frequently go up and down stairs.
• Must be able to work all shifts and weekends to meet the customers’ requirements.
• Must be able to make logical, mentally competent, and safe decisions when working on a construction site.

Compensation Details:

$24.00-$39.57

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/08/2026 - 09/11/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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